Cool Drink

I have to admit I love all the seasons.  I love winter because the cold is so invigorating.  I love fall because the cool breeze and light in the multi-colored trees is so radiant.  Spring is the season of my birth but also the beauty of newness rebounding from winter.  I love summer because it’s summer and that means fun in the sun.  When I have a beach to enjoy, then surfs up, but without a beach I enjoy the soft summer grass under bare feet and a nice cool drink.  

Speaking of cool drinks, I have a standard summer favorite: Traditional Pimm’s Cup.  You can find the recipe and a non-alcoholic alternative below.  Cheers - Sláinte - Skål


Pimm’s Cup
1 Tom Collin’s Glass w/ice
1.5 oz Pimm’s
Top off with Ginger Ale or 7Up
Stir & Garnish with Lemon


Pimm’s Light (non-alcoholic)
1.5 oz Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale
1.5 oz Black Tea
1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp Dark Brown Sugar or Simple Syrup 
Lemonade or 7Up to fill
Lemon for Garnish

Combine tea and sugar to make a syrup, then in a Tom Collin’s glass combine syrup with Ginger Beer and Vinegar.  Top off with Lemonade, stir and garnish with lemon.